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The document is an examination paper for Basic Six students in Computing, consisting of multiple sections including compulsory and optional questions. It covers topics such as computer components, keyboard shortcuts, data types, and computer generations. The exam is structured to assess students' understanding of fundamental computing concepts within a 1 hour and 30 minutes duration.

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COMPUTING - BASIC 6 - T1

The document is an examination paper for Basic Six students in Computing, consisting of multiple sections including compulsory and optional questions. It covers topics such as computer components, keyboard shortcuts, data types, and computer generations. The exam is structured to assess students' understanding of fundamental computing concepts within a 1 hour and 30 minutes duration.

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PAP ACADEMY

END OF FIRST TERM EXAMINATION – 2024


BASIC SIX (6)

SUBJECT: COMPUTING DURATION: 1HR 30 MINS

SECTION B - [40 MARKS]

Answer question one (COMPULSORY) and any other three questions from this section.
All questions carry equal marks (10 marks each).

1. a. Identify the following components of the system unit.

A. ……………………………………………… B. …………………………………………….

C. ……………………………………………… D. …………………………………………….

b. The diagram shows a standard computer keyboard. Identify each of the groups of keys labelled I, II, III and IV

I ……………………………………………………… II …………………………………………………….
III ……………………………………………………… IV …………………………………………………….

c. Provide the full meanings of the following abbreviations and acronyms.

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a) ENIAC - ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

b) CPU - ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

c) CRT - ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d) USB - ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

e) IC - …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

f) HDD - ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2. a. Describe a pop-up menu and mention two (2) commands found in a pop-up menu.

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b. State the steps needed to restore a deleted file on the computer.

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3. a. Mention four (4) ways a researcher can obtain primary data.

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b. List six (6) ways secondary data can be obtained.

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4. a. Next to each item, write down the computer generation it belongs to.

i. Transistors…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

ii. VLSI ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

iii. Vacuum Tubes ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

iv. ULSI …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

v. Integrated Circuits ………………………………………………………………………………………………

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b. Complete the table below.

S/N Keyboard shortcut Action performed

1 Ctrl + V

2 Ctrl + I

3 Select All

4 Undo

5 Center Alignment

DO NOT TURN OVER


UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED TO DO SO

SECTION A – OBJECTIVES
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[60 MARKS]

1. Which of the following is a peripheral of a computer? D. computer


A. mouse
9. ………….is the program that causes a computer to
B. scanner
work slowly.
C. monitor
A. Virus
D. system unit
B. Anti-virus
2. …………………...refers to the history of computers. C. Spam
A. Installation D. Cache
B. Distribution
10. IC in Generation of Computers means…………...
C. Generation
A. Information Centres
D. Manufacturing
B. Information Circuits
3. All the following are characteristics of First Generation C. Integrated Circuits
of Computers EXCEPT…………. D. Integrated Computers
A. they used vacuum tubes
B. they were huge 11. The monitor with the flat panel is called ……….
C. they used magnetic drums for memory A. Cathode Ray Tube
D. they were cheap to operate B. Liquid Crystal Display
C. Universal Serial Bus
4. Which component of the computer system is D. Graphical User Interface
sometimes referred to as the Brain of the computer?
A. system unit 12. All the following are storage devices EXCEPT………
B. mouse A. flash drive
C. monitor B. hard disk
D. keyboard C. projector
D. memory card
5. The Second Generation of Computers used………….
A. Integrated Circuits 13. Which of the following is an example of First
B. Microprocessor chip Generation of Computers?
C. Transistors A. ENIAC
D. Vacuum tubes B. IBM 7094
C. UNIVAC 1107
6. In which year did the First Generation of Computers D. MARK III
start?
A. 1940 14. The main components of computer system are the
B. 1950 mouse, monitor, keyboard and ……….
C. 1960 A. scanner
D. 1956 B. printer
C. projector
7. One of the following is NOT a characteristic of Second D. system unit
Generation of Computers.
A. they used vacuum tubes 15. Which Generation of Computers used Integrated
B. they used transistors Circuits?
C. they were slightly smaller A. First
D. they were cheaper B. Second
C. Third
8. Speaker is an example of a/an .............. device. D. Fourth
A. input
B. output 16. One of the following is NOT a characteristic of the
Third Generation of Computers.
C. storage

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A. they used motherboards B. to paste a text
B. they used operating system C. to print a text
C. they used parallel processing D. to italic a text
D. they stored data in magnetic media
19. One can delete a file permanently by clicking on the....
17. The process of transferring a file from the internet A. enter key
onto the hard disk of a computer and the memory B. backspace key
of a phone is called ……... C. shift key
A. downloading D. delete key
B. uploading
20. The keyboard shortcut for copy all is ………...
C. installation
A. Ctrl + C
D. formatting
B. Ctrl + A
18. Ctrl + V means ……. C. Ctrl + B
A. to copy a text
D. Ctrl + V

Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE / FALSE

21. Microprocessors were used in the Second Generation of Computers………………………………………

22. System unit is a peripheral of a computer………………………………………………………………….

23. Mouse is an output device………………………………………………………………………………….

24. The environment in which you place your computer must be dirty……………………………………......

25. Television is NOT an ICT tool……………………………………………………………………………

26. Computer monitors have only one type……………………………………………………………………

27. The keyboard shortcut for print is Ctrl + P…………………………………………………………………

28. To type in block letters, the shift key must be on………………………………………………………….

29. Playing with a live and naked wire may cause an electric shock…………………………………………

30. Digital camera is an output device…………………………………..........................................................

THANK YOU

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